The WSJ's @jtoonkel.bsky.social & Lauren Thomas were first to report Paramount telling staffers Warner deal could close as early as end of July in this April 6 story. wsj.com/business/dea... Yes it's hard to keep up with coverage so just a reminder to those who think this is new news.

A crew of more than 450 people shoot on a breakneck production schedule. “We are literally just throwing the track in front of this speeding train all the time,” said longtime showrunner Ben Thursby-Palmer. A look inside `Love Island'

Exclusive interviews with Bari Weiss, David Ellison and Tim Cibrowski. www.wsj.com/business/med...

Fox is Penske material! www.wsj.com/business/med...

Hear me talk about Colbert, late night, the biz, the deal, the president, etc.

It’s HBO Max…again. www.wsj.com/business/med...

Leaders of public television and radio stations are scrambling to figure out how to trim their budgets and plan for potentially dramatic future funding cuts www.wsj.com/business/med...

Trump folllows through on push to defund PBS and NPR.

Warner Discovery realized Max couldn't be Netflix. Now the streaming service is on a roll. www.wsj.com/business/med...

Big news: John Malone stepping away from active duty as Warner Discovery board member to become chair emeritus. He will still attend board meetings, advise, etc. but not a voting board member after next annual mtg. Malone is mentor/advisor to WBD CEO David Zaslav and considered godfather

The entertainment industry is pulling back on DEI. Some execs say there has also been a chilling effect on programming that could be perceived as “woke.” Trump's battles with ABC News and CBS’s “60 Minutes” also present a threat to the biz. wsj.com/business/med...

Hollywood struggles to figure out how to program in Trump II. Some shows toss red meat to red states. There is fear of a chilling effect on programming that might take on the current political and cultural environment in wake of Trump's attacks on media and an activist FCC gunning for big media.

Details on cuts at ABC News. www.wsj.com/business/med...

Obligatory Bob Iger & Dana Walden shot.

Oscars should run a scroll at bottom of screen updating viewers on who won and what’s coming up next a la NFL draft.

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a...lawsuit alleging DC Comics and Warner Bros Discovery are selling "Superman" after major international copyrights expired. Latest in long running feud over rights and royalties.

Steve Mosko has exited as chief executive of Village Roadshow Entertainment. Company has several financial issues. In Dec. Writers Guild went on strike because production co. wasn't paying writers. Villiage Roadshow's majority owner is Vine Alternative Investments.

How do you evacuate a California King snake during a fire? Very carefully. Read about the adventure of Stevie the snake and other pets and their owners.

“Rebuild and stay. Absolutely 100%.” Palisade residents return to what's left and what isn't of their homes. They stood inline hours for a 10 minute visit. Most sad, some angry, all resilient and grateful to reunite with their neighbors. From Kat Sayre and @JBFlint www.wsj.com/us-news/for-...

I did some on-camera reporting for WSJ from Hollywood last night. No clothespins either! www.wsj.com/video/series...

Jake from State Farm is nowhere to be found. www.wsj.com/finance/cali...

Amazon Prime Video says it has "exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film for both theatrical and streaming release that will give viewers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at First Lady Melania Trump."

Netflix has one job tomorrow: Don't screw up. “When someone shows up, it better feel like an NFL game,” says Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s chief media and business officer.

Disney’s decision to settle Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC News sets off internal backlash. Company says it faced tough legal battle that could have been costly to press freedom if they lost.

Warner Discovery to Restructure, Setting Up Potential ‘Strategic Opportunities

Odd to sit through a Hyundi ad on that said, "If you do your job properly, your kid grows up to be a responsible adult. You want to see them fly" while waiting to read the next story about Luigi Mangione. BTW, what a car has to do with how you raise your kids is beyond me.

Sorry folks, nothing to see here! Warner Discovery has finalized a cable distribution deal with Comcast, locking in higher fees for some its networks while also resolving a legal battle over a new “Harry Potter” TV series. wsj.com/business/media… @WSJ

Who Tom Brady reminds me of:

AT&T says its media hangover is in the rear view and it's back on the offensive. Can the company deliver? www.wsj.com/business/tel...

ICYMI: Monday’s scoop on NBC’s negotiations to keep Macy’s Parade. To paraphrase Marlo, the price of the turkey going up. wsj.com/business/med... via @WSJ

Finally finished season one of "The Good Wife: Global Affairs"...Oops, I mean "The Diplomat." On to season two.

Thanksgiving is about to get a lot more expensive for NBC as network nears deal to pay Macy's huge increase for Thanksgiving Parade broadcast and streaming rights wsj.com/business/med... via @WSJ

That and $3 dollars will get you

Is it not protocol or at least good manners for the person in the aisle seat to stand up when people in middle and window seats go to bathroom? Dude in my aisle seat wouldn't even get up for is wife, much less me. Had to climb over his lazy rude ass.